HandShoe: Building a Better Mouse

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Two Dutch universities have developed the latest ergonomic mouse, called the HandShoe Mouse. The idea is one that’s been around before: Instead of resting your hand on your desk and pushing the mouse with your fingers, you rest your whole hand on the HandShoe and maneuver from the elbow or shoulder. I’ve tried mice like these in the past, and while the average user won’t find them comfortable, they’re a good choice for people with repetitive strain injuries.

The mouse’s curve supports the hand’s natural shape when relaxed, so that the hand never tenses up. While the Web site doesn’t specify, most pictures show it having two buttons and a scroll wheel.

The HandShoe comes in multiple sizes for each hand and also includes a wireless version. The wireless mouse doesn’t use replaceable batteries; instead, you plug in the included USB cord and use it as a corded mouse while it charges. The HandShoe works with Windows and Macintosh computers and sells for $105.99 euros/$140 (wired) or 129.99 euros/$172 (wireless).